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Shroomism
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Kremlin] 1
#16432334 - 06/24/12 06:33 PM (11 years, 9 months ago) |
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Stickied cause I felt like it, along with the Post your blade thread.
Also last couple posts... Osprey and Gregory packs are top notch Never heard of Bach but it looks pretty solid
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realfuzzhead
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Shroomism] 1
#16432793 - 06/24/12 08:29 PM (11 years, 9 months ago) |
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Osprey really seem to be top notch backpacks. Every one I look at just looks perfectly designed and well thought out. I have mostly thought highly of High Sierra backpacks, but my buddy had 2 straps on his break (chest strap and an accessory strap), he did have the kitchen sink packed into a 63L though.. so maybe it was over it's designed weight limit.
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Shroomism
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It could have been overburdened.. but even so packs should be able to go above their rated capacity without breaking. Most likely what also contributed was he didn't have a good fitting pack. A good fit is crucial. High Sierra makes some decent stuff, no personal experience with their packs myself, but then again I also haven't heard any rave reviews either.
Osprey is just totally solid, they've been in the game for a while and they make some killer packs. Same with Gregory. I don't think I've ever seen a bad review for a Gregory or Osprey pack. My first pack was a Gregory and I loved the shit out of that thing. I would also highly, highly, highly recommend Granite Gear packs. I my Nimbus Meridian.
Arc'teryx is worth a mention as well. They make top of the line stuff. It's also pretty expensive. But if you are a kitchen sink kind of guy, their packs are designed for massive loads. And they are practically bombproof. this one, for example, or this. As you can see, they are not for people on a tight budget, or ultralight hikers. For me personally, ~250 to maybe about 300 is about the most I am comfortable spending on a really good quality pack that I expect to last for many many years. Unless I was like climbing Mt. Everest or something..
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Shroomism] 1
#16484321 - 07/05/12 08:03 AM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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I have a super cheap Wal Mart/Coleman backpack that works ok for me. Told myself once I wore some holes in it or ruined some of the zippers, I'd upgrade to a "real" backpacker's pack, but this thing has lasted 2 summers so far and really stood up to the abuse. Not bad for $75, I feel like I got my money's worth a long time ago.
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pen15
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: idiotek] 1
#16584383 - 07/25/12 04:16 AM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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cheap and heavy (no thorns/twigs/zombies are going to rip through my pack) guess i could remove the heavy material and attach whatever however to it
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demiu5
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i've a kelty coyote 4750. going on 6 years old. been good so far. can get everything i need in for 3-5 days easy. only downside, for me, is there's too much zipper-space on the outside of the pack. someday i'll upgrade and use this for a bug out bag
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xsparkyx
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: demiu5] 1
#16588680 - 07/25/12 07:58 PM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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I just got an Osprey Atmos 65 for this season...already has some miles on it :-)
I also have a Gossamer Gear G4
A no name climbing pack
And my old school coleman external frame that is actually really comfy with a light load.
Oh, and a bunch of day packs of course
Edited by xsparkyx (07/25/12 07:58 PM)
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Shroomism
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: xsparkyx] 1
#16590366 - 07/26/12 01:08 AM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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I just picked up a Sandpiper of California Long Range Bugout Bag
Its way bigger in reality than it looked in the pictures to me. 6,840 Cubic Inches. This thing is a beast. Ridiculous capacity. I wanted another pack to counter my lightweight (3,800 CI) backpacking pack. Something massive with lots of pockets, for my ultimate bug out bag. Something more militaryish than lightweight backpacker.
This thing filled that niche perfectly. 1000 denier cordura, double and triple stitched everywhere.. rugged as a motherfucker you can just tell the material is hardcore and high quality, this thing will take some abuse. More pouches, pockets, organizers, internal straps, nooks and crannies than I know what to do with! A little bit heavier than I am used to (8lbs- just the pack), but I wanted something bulletproof and able to carry SHIT TONS of gear, which this thing carries fucking TONS. Almost double the capacity of my other pack which I thought was huge, and a lot more options for keeping things compartmentalized and better organized.
I'm super impressed so far. Carries a heavy load surprisingly well
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realfuzzhead
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Shroomism] 1
#16591792 - 07/26/12 10:57 AM (11 years, 8 months ago) |
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That thing looks beastly! Nice to know if some sort of apocolyptic scenario ever takes place, you can probably fit enough peanut butter and dried milk in that thing to last a year!
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Shroomism
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Shroomism] 1
#16611207 - 07/29/12 02:42 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Tenzing TZ6000
Just ordered it a few days as a hunting bag. No more blood in the regular packs.
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realfuzzhead
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Psiclone] 1
#16612928 - 07/29/12 08:07 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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now that is a beautiful pack man!
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rackem
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: Psiclone] 1
#16615174 - 07/30/12 06:38 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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ya thats a sick pack for sure.
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RedSnapper
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: rackem] 2
#16638965 - 08/03/12 09:51 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Here's my Gregory Teton circa 1997. this pack has well over 1000 miles on it, and still going strong. Well over packed for a three-nighter in the Trinity alps.
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: RedSnapper] 1
#16643829 - 08/04/12 08:51 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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I use this osprey exos. Its pretty light and the net on the back makes it comfortable to carry.
(doesn't have food in it so top is saggy)
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teknix
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: RedSnapper] 1
#16643843 - 08/04/12 08:57 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Quote:
RedSnapper said: Here's my Gregory Teton circa 1997. this pack has well over 1000 miles on it, and still going strong. Well over packed for a three-nighter in the Trinity alps.
I see you take a pole with you has well. I use a Shimano CI4 stradic and 3 piece ugly stick, it packs nicely.
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RedSnapper
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: teknix] 1
#16644581 - 08/04/12 12:11 PM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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I usually carry a 4 piece 5wt. Reddington fly rod with me. Or a fenwich spinning rod matched with a shimano sedona for pitching spinners & spoons on lakes. I'm trying to stick with fly-fishing lately tho..
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John Nada
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: idiotek] 1
#16675019 - 08/10/12 04:35 AM (11 years, 7 months ago) |
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Quote:
1d10t3k said: I have a super cheap Wal Mart/Coleman backpack that works ok for me. Told myself once I wore some holes in it or ruined some of the zippers, I'd upgrade to a "real" backpacker's pack, but this thing has lasted 2 summers so far and really stood up to the abuse. Not bad for $75, I feel like I got my money's worth a long time ago.
I got an Eastpak book-bag type backpack. I've had it since I was in high school and I think it cost like $25-$30 back then. It's got 2 zipper pouches on the outside for extra stuff that are perfect for the small stuff like snake bite kits and sandwiches.
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the_drummer
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Re: Post your backpack! [Re: John Nada] 3
#16763155 - 08/30/12 10:23 PM (11 years, 6 months ago) |
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Here is my Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian. This was on the approach to the Appalachian Trail in the Chattahootchee National Forest in Georgia. She was carrying probably about thirty two lbs at this point. Not very well packed I might add--I was still getting used to carrying that much weight. But, like Shroomism, I love this pack. Very solid, well made piece of equipment
and yes, that's a bike horn...
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Hiker
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Love this thing.. easily distributes 60+ lb. evenly
Kelty RedCloud 5000 ST
Here's my Camelbak.. I usually carry this under my main pack.
Camelbak CloudWalker 70oz
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